Uncle remanded seven days over death of five-year-old girl allegedly thrown into Johor river
KOTA TINGGI, Sept 22 — A 37-year-old man who allegedly threw his five-year-old niece into a river in Kampung Padan...
On September 22, a 37-year-old man from Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili, was remanded for seven days by Sessions Court Judge Hafizah Abdul Rajak. The suspect is accused of allegedly throwing his five-year-old niece into the Johor River, causing her death. Judge Hafizah granted the police's remand application until September 28 to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
The incident unfolded when police received a report around 9:30 am and promptly arrested the suspect, who turned out to be the deceased girl's uncle. According to Kota Tinggi police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman, the suspect allegedly threw the victim into the river before embarking on a rampage while armed with a machete, chasing the victim's father, 40 years old.
During the struggle to apprehend the suspect, a police officer sustained injuries. The motive behind the incident remains under investigation, with authorities suspecting the suspect of having mental health issues. The victim's body was transported to Pasir Gudang Hospital and is set for burial in Kampung Sayang after the completion of the post-mortem examination.
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